Tips on buying used bikes

Why buy used bikes?

Of course the thought of buying a used bike is not always as
attractive as that of buying a new motor bike model, but there are
many advantages to used bikes: You can afford a higher model with
more luxury or performance. Our current market means there are
loads of good quality, well priced used bikes to choose from. It
may also be easier to obtain bike finance as prices are lower. bike
insurance rates are generally more affordable. Many used bikes are
still under manufacturer warranty or come with an extended motor plan.

Which used bike can I afford to buy?

Before looking at used bikes decide what your monthly budget can
afford. A good rule to use is that your total monthly bike repayments
shouldn't exceed 20% of your salary after tax. This may also be too
much for you to afford, depending on other expenses you incur.
You also need to consider availability of a lump sum for deposit
on the second hand vehicle and monthly fees such as bike insurance.
Also bare in mind that you should not spend your entire budget every
month. As with any bike, but more so with used bikes, things can and
do go wrong. Make allowance for this so that you are not unprepared
should an event arise.

Does the used bike for sale meet my current needs

Depending on your personality and where you are in life, your bike
needs (and wants) will vary hugely. If you already have a used bike
brand that you like, take the time to have a look at other bike
brand competitors which may provide the same features and better suit
your financial needs. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding
different bike brands, this may be due to bad experiences in the past
or exposure to different marketing campaigns. Remember, different bike
manufacturers have different target markets and offerings, finding the
ideal brand of bike that suits your requirements will mean you are
not paying for features you may not actually need.

Finding a good used bike for sale deal

The market value of used bikes is based on their condition, mileage
and of course their popularity and availability. Certain used bikes
are very popular in the South African market, these bikes are usually
snapped up quickly or overpriced, which means that if you're
desperate to get hold of one of them you'll pay a premium! You may
also have to sacrifice on certain features as choice is limited.
Other bikes are readily available and with plenty to choose from,
here you may find a bike or many bikes that most closely meet your
needs. Popular, available used bikes for sale are usually where the
bargains are found.

So you've got a short list of used bikes you're interested in buying,
now what?

Do some investigating on the used bikes you've narrowed you list
down to: Visit the cars.co.za brand page for the bike you have
selected. Here you will find news and real user reviews about the
brand or model you are interested in. You may also find it useful to
visit our new bike section to obtain the purchase price of a new
model. This will give you an idea of the value you're getting from
your used bike deal.

Test drive the used bikes

Pre-arrange to see the bikes you've found and that you think are
viable options to suit your lifestyle and budget. Be careful to buy
bikes only from reputable sources where the vehicles have been
properly checked and are fully road worthy. If you are buying
privately, ensure that you meet the seller in a safe environment
and be vigilant.

Please note that tips provided on buying used cars are meant only
as a guide to the car buyer.

Used bike searching on Cars.co.za

Narrow down our bikes for sale list by using our bike search to find
both new bikes and used bikes.